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60 C A T AL OG OF BREED S

SNOWSHOE

THIS WELL-NAMED COLORPOINTED CAT HAS DISTINCTIVE SPARKLING WHITE FEET

Place of origin US The white feet that define the Snowshoe were originally Straight
nose
Date of origin 1960s a “mistake,” first seen in a litter of kittens born to a normal
Breed registries FIFe, colorpoint Siamese. Their breeder, Dorothy Hinds-
GCCF, TICA
Daugherty of Philadelphia, liked them enough to develop
Weight range 6–12lb
(2.5–5.5kg) the striking new look, using crosses between Siamese
Grooming (pp.54–7) and the American Shorthair (p.61)
to produce the Snowshoe. Intelligent, responsive,
and full of character, these cats love a home
Colors and patterns
Typical Siamese colors in atmosphere and usually prefer to keep their family
pointed pattern, with in sight. Most Snowshoes get along very well with
white feet. Blue or seal other cats. Their steady temperament makes
most common.
them a good choice for first-time cat owners. High, rounded
cheekbones
Light-colored coat
with seal colorpoints
Slightly rounded, Large,
wedge-shaped head broad-based
ears have
rounded tips

Walnut-shaped
blue eyes

Close-lying, blue
point coat with
no undercoat

Long,
athletic body

Long, white
mittens on hind
paws should be
evenly matched
Oval paws